Enroll for Preschool
The AESD Office of Early Childhood Education currently serves over 1000 preschool children at 16 school sites through the California State Preschool Programs.
Find a Preschool Near You
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Preschool Office
1001 S East St., Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 517-7125
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please refer to the Staff Directory for email contact information.
Income Requirements
Maximum Allowable Family Income for State Preschool 23-24
Effective January 1, 2021, CSPP CSPP California State Preschool Program age eligible four year old children whose family exceeds the maximum allowable income may qualify for State Preschool under the Free and Reduced-Price Meal (FRPM) eligibility requirements so long as the family attends the school of residence. Address verification will be required upon enrollment.
Schedule of Incoming Ceilings
The following Schedule of Income Ceilings must be used for determining income eligibility for families initially certified or recertified on or after July 1, 2023. The schedule must also be used for determining maximum monthly income for 15 percent above the income eligibility threshold.
State Fiscal Year 2024–25 Schedule of Income Ceilings
| Family Size | Family Yearly Income Ceiling (100% of SMI) | Family Monthly Income Ceiling (100% of SMI) | Maximum Monthly Income for 15% above Income Eligibility Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | $93,110 | $7,759 | $8,923 |
| 3 | $105,482 | $8,790 | $10,109 |
| 4 | $122,993 | $10,249 | $11,787 |
| 5 | $142,672 | $11,889 | $13,673 |
| 6 | $162,350 | $13,529 | $15,559 |
| 7 | $166,040 | $13,837 | $15,912 |
| 8 | $169,730 | $14,144 | $16,266 |
| 9 | $173,420 | $14,452 | $16,619 |
| 10 | $177,109 | $14,759 | $16,973 |
| 11 | $180,799 | $15,067 | $17,327 |
| 12 | $184,489 | $15,374 | $17,680 |
| Grade Level | 2024-25 School Year Birthday |
|---|---|
| Pre-K | 9/2/2020 – 6/30/2022* |
| Transitional Kinder | 9/2/2019 – 9/1/2020** |
* Students born 12/2/2021 – 6/30/22 turning 3 may start school on or after their 3rd birthday.
How to apply for State Preschool
- Ensure your child’s birthdate eligibility as stated above.
- Complete the State Preschool Interest Survey
Pre-school Interest Survey
Required Documents
Certification of enrollment is processed until the enrollment packet and required documents are submitted and verified by an ECE staff. The required documents include, but not limited to the following:
- Proof of Family Income (four weeks of recent and consecutive income verification)
- Proof of Family Size (Birth Certificates for all children in family)
- Child’s Recent Physical Exam that must be signed by your child’s doctor
- Child’s Immunization Record up-to-date with current Tuberculosis (TB) test results
- Immunization Record for Adult Volunteer: proof of Pertussis (Tdap), Measles (MMR) immunization, current Tuberculosis (TB) test results that are within 4 years, Covid-19, and optional Influenza.
- If a family receives Cash aide, CAL-Works (welfare), Food Stamps and/or Child Support, these documents must be submitted at the time of certification appointment, if not sooner.
